ZERMATT vs JUNGFRAU REGION: Which is better?

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  • Опубликовано: 19 янв 2025

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  • @AplinsintheAlps
    @AplinsintheAlps  6 месяцев назад

    Why pick one destination when you can visit both?!? Shop our Jungfrau Guide and Zermatt itinerary in our shop! www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides

  • @JohnClark-o2m
    @JohnClark-o2m 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for your information! I last went over in September 2006 and really need to get back again before father time and age prevent me! If you fly to Switzerland from the US, you really just have to do both. I recommend 3 days for Zermatt and 7 days for Jungfrau Region. For Zermatt, we did a hike in Sunnega, had a rainy zero day, and then had a tremendous, but strenous hike on the Hohbalm trail which I highly recommend for serious hikers. Could have done so much more but weather limited us. The only time we saw the Matterhorn was finally after the clouds cleared on top of the Hohbalm Ridge. We stayed in the tiny village of Gimmelwald in the Jungfrau for 7 days and could have stayed longer, there was so much more to do in this area. We visited Interlaken and did many of the well known hikes(Schilthorn, across the foot of the Eiger, First to Schynige Platta), Trummelbach Falls(good on a rainy day!) and the train trip up to the Jungfraujoch. Add up to another 5-6 days for other areas for a 16 day trip. Luzern/Lucerne is just beautiful with the many sites and large Lake Lucerne surrounded by mountains. We went to Montreux to see the famous medieval Chateau de Chillon castle on Lake Geneva on our way to Chamonix/Mt. Blanc area for several days. If you fly into Zurich, Stein am Rhein, Rhein Falls and Schaffhausen in the north are great for up to 1000 year old medieval history with the painted frescos on old buildings/architecture and the stunning powerful falls. And I didn't even get to St. Moritz area.

  • @j.r.crawford5395
    @j.r.crawford5395 8 месяцев назад +7

    Yall have been a heaven sent for planning our trip in Sept!!!! Thank you for the simplicity of your videos, we can’t wait to get there!

    • @milespalero
      @milespalero 8 месяцев назад +1

      I am planning a trip in Sept, too! 🤩

    • @shayonsmith
      @shayonsmith 8 месяцев назад +1

      They are!!!!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад +2

      Aww we’re happy all of our resources have been helpful to you guys! 🥰🤩

    • @charlieslater2969
      @charlieslater2969 8 месяцев назад +1

      Same here! See you there 😊

  • @ESUPhysicsBuckley
    @ESUPhysicsBuckley 8 месяцев назад +12

    I agree with your conclusion, but there would have been a wider score. We stayed for 3 days in Zermatt and 6 days in Wengen last summer (our first trip to Switzerland). The train ride to Zermatt through the narrow steep valley with our heads sticking out the window was definitely a highlight! The town itself was compact, lovely (especially the old town with dwellings from the 1500s!) and easy to navigate. But it was CRAMMED with tourists... and it was only mid-June. Sunnega was a great budget alternative to Gornergrat. We went twice and enjoyed the views, restaurant and mountain lake area. The Jungfrau region had a lot of tourists (like us) as well, but because it's so large, it swallows them up! The only time we noticed how many fellow tourists there were was when we were getting on or off the trains or standing in line for the gondola to Gimmelwald. The variety of places to go and things to do was also wonderful. On days with some sun but low clouds, we went on a cruise on Lake Brienz or hiked along the Lauterbrunnen Valley. On sunny, clear days, we went to Murren or Mannlichen. I'm glad we experienced Zermatt, but if you gave me the choice of 4-5 days in Zermatt or the Jungfrau region, I would take the latter every time. And thanks to this channel, we were able to really maximize our experiences and enjoyment in these beautiful regions!

    • @akalex737
      @akalex737 8 месяцев назад

      Any recommendations on where to stay in Wengen? We just want a balcony with an awesome view! Thanks :)

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We definitely agree to spend a week in the Jungfrau Region and 3 days in Zermatt. And you made an excellent point about the density of tourists - we completely agree and didn’t even think to consider that in our ratings (next time we will)! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip and we hope you come back again one day 😊

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      We don’t have specific suggestions, but always recommend HotelCard! hotelcard.ch/en/aplins

    • @ESUPhysicsBuckley
      @ESUPhysicsBuckley 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@akalex737 We stayed at an AirBnB called "Michaels Place" which had a balcony overlooking the train station, little town square and an incredible view of both the Lauterbrunnen valley and the Jungfrau and its glaciers. Bring binoculars and you'll be able to see distant waterfalls and the big hotel in Murren which looks like it's perched on the edge of the cliff. BTW, if you take the gondola up to Mannlichen, pay the extra 5 Francs to ride on top. Unforgettable.

  • @melissanewton2643
    @melissanewton2643 8 месяцев назад +1

    What great information! I hope I’ll get to plan a trip to Switzerland someday soon and I’ll definitely be using your guides!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      We hope you get to travel here soon too! And glad we'll be able to help!

  • @docmemphis2760
    @docmemphis2760 Месяц назад +1

    Do you think Schilthorn/Piz Gloria is a good alternative to Jungfraujoch? It is cheaper but I'm afraid it only has a restaurant on top.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Месяц назад

      Have you seen our video The Ultimate Guide to the Schilthorn? There's more to do than just the restaurant! you can watch it here: ruclips.net/video/_mbkUZhV95Q/видео.html

  • @kosterjm
    @kosterjm 5 месяцев назад +1

    This video is a great and fair summary. Bottom line, if you’re going to go all the way to Switzerland for a vacation, you have to see both areas. We just spent 1 full day in Zermatt and 3 jam packed days in Grindelwald, and while I agree that the Jungfrau region has more to do and see, our single favorite experience of the entire trip was the Gornergrat train ride and seeing the breathtaking Matterhorn and surrounding mountains and glaciers and enjoying the restaurants and stations on the way down.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  5 месяцев назад +1

      So glad you were able to check out both spots! We agree that Gornergrat is the single best experience in Zermatt :)

  • @prodiono
    @prodiono 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the video and your very insightful review of the area-it was very enjoyable. I have a small suggestion regarding pronunciation. In the case of "Zermatt" and "Zürich," they are typically pronounced with a [ts] sound rather than a [z], I thought this might be helpful for future. Thank you for your great work!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! We’re currently learning German so we’re always improving our language skills. (Although the variety of Swiss dialects means everyone pronounces everything differently anyway 🫠🫠🫠)

  • @sandrahossman2089
    @sandrahossman2089 Месяц назад

    I am 2nd generation American, and my paternal grandparents are both from Switzerland. I can't imagine going to Switzerland without seeing the Matterhorn.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  Месяц назад

      So cool that your grandparents are from Switzerland! Have you ever been?

  • @ryanp8205
    @ryanp8205 4 месяца назад

    Just got back from Switzerland, went to both, and pretty much agree!

  • @schafer2684
    @schafer2684 8 месяцев назад

    Fortunately, my wife and I will visit both areas in about 6 weeks. We will spend 2 days in Zermatt and about 10 days trekking in the Jungfrau region (Bernese Oberland). I bought a couple of your guides to help with planning. Nice videos!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      Wow, enjoy your long trip through switzerland! That should be absolutely wonderful - especially all of that hiking! 😊

  • @dunnlea1
    @dunnlea1 8 месяцев назад +1

    We are in Switzerland! Hoping to run into you both!

  • @laxmiagrawal5937
    @laxmiagrawal5937 8 месяцев назад +1

    I am planning to visit both the places in June. 😊

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      Fantastic!!!

    • @laxmiagrawal5937
      @laxmiagrawal5937 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps your videos have been really helpful, Thank you. Looking forward to an amazing one!

  • @amitbanerjee1331
    @amitbanerjee1331 8 месяцев назад +1

    We were in the Jungfrau region last October and were so lucky with the weather being around 14-20 degrees and bright and sunny, until the last day of our visit when it started raining 😂…
    Jungfrau hands down has more variety and would love to go back for more.
    Just wish the Milk vending machine was still there in Stechelberg😢

    • @Aveira916
      @Aveira916 8 месяцев назад

      We must have been there at the same time because I was there in October and was leaving when the bad weather finally came in.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад +1

      October is such a great time to visit, especially for hiking! Love that you enjoyed the variety of the Jungfrau Region as well 👍(Btw the milk vending machine moved to Wilderswil!)

  • @OctavioRoman-vf3lm
    @OctavioRoman-vf3lm 8 месяцев назад +1

    If I want to compare prices for individual tickets vs any Swiss pass, what website do you recommend?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      Hi there! We've spent tons of time crunching the numbers and made this video and free download to help with your exact questions! ruclips.net/video/fzuP0hMUjFk/видео.html

  • @Andrew-cg2zl
    @Andrew-cg2zl 8 месяцев назад

    great work!

  • @nenuphar0722
    @nenuphar0722 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations on your wedding anniversary! Enjoy your weekend get away!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад +1

      Aww you’re so kind and thoughtful. Thank you! We had a wonderful little getaway together to a quiet lake in Switzerland!

  • @Fan652w
    @Fan652w 7 месяцев назад +1

    In my view the Jungfrau region wins by a very wide margin. A point other commentators have made is the huge variety of resorts, things to do, places to say. And there are no lakes in Zermatt! Worst of all for Zermatt, there is no interesting city to go to if the weather is bad. By contrast Interlaken is less than an hour from Bern, and only two hours from Lucerne/Luzern. And both can be reached using the Berner Oberland Pass which you are constantly raving about!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  7 месяцев назад

      We sure do love the Berner Oberland Pass 🙃 The Jungfrau Region is certainly bigger than Zermatt and more centrally located. But don’t be mistaken - there are a handful of alpine lakes in Zermatt as well! (Just not as large as Brienzersee or Thunersee). It’s always fun to hear what other travelers think too!

  • @dunnlea1
    @dunnlea1 8 месяцев назад

    You guys should do a video on the best Sunday places.
    Like, I heard Grindelwald doesn't shut down too much for Sunday. What are the most alive Sunday towns?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      That’s a good point! In the touristy areas there are still things open. But the farther off the beaten path you go, the less is open.

    • @Fan652w
      @Fan652w 7 месяцев назад

      @@AplinsintheAlps But you should also stress that the public transport in Switzerland runs good services 365-day-a-year

  • @MrGreatplum
    @MrGreatplum 8 месяцев назад

    Very interesting comparisons… having been to both, for me, the jungfrau region wins, mainly because you could stay there a month and not get bored. Zermatt is great but after a few days, I’d want to be on my way - fits well with a multi stay holiday though :) (just need to win the lottery to stay in those luxury hotels now 😜)

    • @benedictmoreno4729
      @benedictmoreno4729 8 месяцев назад

      Hi. May I ask where you stayed for visiting both?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад +1

      You’re spot on! We feel the same way (which is why we live in the Jungfrau Region!).
      By the way, check out HotelCard for discounted hotels - even in Zermatt! It’s how we stay all over this beautiful country for affordable prices. hotelcard.ch/en/aplins

    • @MrGreatplum
      @MrGreatplum 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@AplinsintheAlps - I bet you aren’t bored of the jungfrau region yet, either!

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад +1

      Nope, not even close!

  • @roadracer517
    @roadracer517 8 месяцев назад

    I spent 4 weeks in Switzerland. Grindelwald, then Zermatt, the the Glacier Express to St Moritz. And you forgot the most important category. Skiing. No contest. Zermatt is bigger, higher, longer, snowery. with Cervinia next door. It is unbelievable. And the lift system is way better too. WAAAAAAAY better.

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      Oh that’s good to know! We’re not skiers so we don’t have good context for that, and most of our tips are based on summer season travelers (due to our audience mainly being summer travelers). Thanks for the tips though!!

  • @markkirwin3883
    @markkirwin3883 2 месяца назад

    They both have their attributes and I love Jungfrau area. But there is an emotion about Zermatt that I do not feel for Wengen or Grindelwald.
    So Matterhorn gets my vote.

  • @skunknightjahsound
    @skunknightjahsound 7 месяцев назад +1

    for me is like more zermatt definitely but jungfrau in grindelwald is not bad just not my style ...

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  7 месяцев назад +1

      We're so glad you know what you enjoy!!

  • @benedictmoreno4729
    @benedictmoreno4729 8 месяцев назад

    Where do you recommend that we stay if we want to see both?

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад +1

      Best to stay in each spot! It’s 2hr15m train ride between Zermatt and Interlaken - a bit too long for a day trip - so plan to sleep in both places!

  • @2910STEFANO
    @2910STEFANO 8 месяцев назад

    Sono stato più volte, e ci tornerò ancora e spesso, sia a Zermatt che nella regione della Jungfrau…sono due luoghi/zone meravigliosi….non saprei dire quale delle due zone prediligiamo io ed i miei compagni di escursioni…forse, lieve e, la regione della j7ngfrau, perché c è davvero una enorme varietà di “cose da fare”, soprattutto se “ non hai problemi di budget”. Comunque…. ZERMATT,JUNGFRAU REGION….❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🏔️🏔️

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      They are both wonderful spots to visit!! 😊

  • @TealRapp
    @TealRapp 8 месяцев назад

    So beautiful 😊

  • @zhamiladamn2975
    @zhamiladamn2975 8 месяцев назад

    I am hoping to visit uk next week after that i want to travel to interlaken. Just advice me i want to travel by 🚆. From uk what train should i take where to get down what station.? And cost .cheap train tickets. Thanks

    • @AplinsintheAlps
      @AplinsintheAlps  8 месяцев назад

      Sorry, we don’t have expertise booking tickets from the UK, but try looking it up on Seat 61 website!